Refugees International said nine employees were killed when gunmen stormed the Zamzam camp in El Fasher, in the western Darfur region.

After years of building relationships with congressional Republicans and conservative think tanks, officials in Somaliland believe President Trump will grant their ultimate wish: statehood.

Home to one of the longest airstrips in Africa and a vital port on the Gulf of Aden, Somaliland is leveraging its strategic importance in a turbulent region to achieving international recognition — and its officials are appealing directly to the Trump administration.

A military officer who seized power but promised to step down is expected to win the presidential vote on Saturday.